Where Can You Study Welding Near Dothan?
- George C Wallace Community College-Dothan in Dothan, 7 miles away, offers Welding Technology, Certificate and Welding Technology, STC.
- Chipola College in Marianna, FL, 32 miles away, awarded 14 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, FL, 33 miles away, awarded 12 certificates in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in the Dothan, AL metro area: a median $45,210 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Dothan
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| George C Wallace Community College-DothanDothan | 7 miles | 82 certificates |
| Chipola CollegeMarianna, FL | 32 miles | 14 certificates |
| Florida Panhandle Technical CollegeChipley, FL | 33 miles | 12 certificates |
| Lurleen B Wallace Community CollegeOpp | 50 miles | 68 certificates, 3 associate |
| Emerald Coast Technical CollegeDeFuniak Springs, FL | 55 miles | 6 certificates |
| Tom P. Haney Technical CollegePanama City, FL | 73 miles | 26 certificates |
Welding programs near Dothan, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay Around Dothan
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Dothan, AL metro area (310 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 3 welding schools above (each college name links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.